Pens and Pencils

Turn of the Century wooden pens and pencils are each individually freehand
crafted of the finest hardwoods by William Schmidt. They are both decorative
and highly functional.

They are made of hard, high quality exotic woods both for lasting
strength and beauty.

"Executive" Ballpoint Pens

The Executive ballpoint pen is uniquely turned desk pen designed for
ease of writing as well as for appearance. It features one
of the finest, most durable and long lasting refills available: the
pressurized Fisher Space Pen (The one that writes upside down).
The pen is also designed to accept the more readily available
Cross, Parker and Pentech refills. The pens are
about 7" long.

The gold plated brass tip is designed by, and made solely for
Turn of the Century pens. Each pen includes a card explaining how
to refill the pen and where to obtain the Space Pen refills.
For refill instructions: Refilling

There are also thicker Exec Pens for those who prefer them.
They are pictured below the thinner ones on the Gallery page

Executive Pen Set

Executive Pen held in 3 inch turned native wood
oak, cherry or walnut base (specify preference) with
exotic wood inlay strip to match the pen.
A welcome addition to the desk of any executive,
student, friend, deserving volunteer or
for the person who pays the bills!

Calligraphy Pens

A favorite of calligraphers for many years, Turn of the Century
Calligraphy pens are designed to accept the popular Speedball
nibs, or any nib with a similar thickness and curvature. A unique
rosewood spring holds the writing nib firmly in place. Calligraphy pens
are about 7" long.

Each calligraphy pen comes with a traditional steel writing tip. We trust you
already have your favorite calligraphy nibs.

Boxed Sets: Set of four calligraphy pens in a velvet lined box
of walnut or cherry. The velvet is hunter green (Specify
wood preferences).
Cost of the case with four calligraphy pens is $93.00 ($97 set starting Feb 15)
Pens are in a variety of woods,
or you can pick the ones you want from the Gallery Page .

Mechanical Pencils:

Turn of the Century Mechanical Pencils are one of our most
uncharacteristic items. In reality, they are the durable Pentel P-205
and P-207 "clicker" style drafting pencils with the plastic barrel
replaced by one of exotic wood.

Choice of either tapered or flared grip area. Available for either
.5mm or .7mm leads with chromed metal parts. Please specify preferences.